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IEA Section 131: Production of documents or electronic records which another person, having possession, could refuse to produce

Indian Evidence Act, 1872 · Chapter 9: Witnesses

Repealed on 1 July 2024 and replaced by the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA).

No one shall be compelled to produce documents in his possession or electronic records under his control, which any other person would be entitled to refuse to produce if they were in his possession or control, unless such last-mentioned person consents to their production.] 

Study: explanations and related material

Now BSA 136 (corresponding section). IEA → BSA converterSource: BPR&D BSA–IEA corresponding section table (UP Police, 2024-07-03), p14

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